12 days in Sydney & Melbourne Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Katoomba (The Three Sisters & Katoomba Falls), Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls) and Rick Rutherford's Country (in Lawson). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk, take a stroll through The Rocks, and see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sydney is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney. Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in April, expect Sydney to be colder, temps between 26°C and 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Melbourne.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melbourne: Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee) and The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay). Dedicate the 26th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, make a trip to Flinders Street Station, examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck.

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Getting from Sydney to Melbourne by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Sydney in April, with highs in Melbourne at 23°C and lows at 11°C. On the 1st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.